TRIPOLI—More than 300 Libyan children gathered with their parents at the Scouts Theatre Saturday in Tripoli to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action under the theme “Invest in Peace, Invest in Mine Action.” The event was organized jointly by the Mine Action Programme, a section of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the Libyan Mine Action Centre, the Libyan Scout Movement, the Libya Peace…
JUBA - “Every time we succeed, we are not just removing explosive ordinances. We are also planting possibilities.” This compelling call to action from Nyoka Loice Scopas, representing the Women in Mine Action Network, reflects the critical importance of the United Nations Mine Action Service’s work in South Sudan, where civil war has left a legacy of landmines and other unexploded ordnances, which continue to kill indiscriminately. “It is deeply…
In March, MONUSCO marked a transition with the appointment of James Swan as its new head, while the mission continued its stabilization efforts. In Ituri, Operation "Nyundo II" successfully secured the release of fourteen hostages, alongside community-led repairs on the Fataki-Lodha road. Regarding security and human rights, the Acting Head of Mission denounced the tragic killing of a UN staff member, while UNJHRO highlighted the urgent need to…
Consultations have been launched to shape the next phase of the EU-funded Support Facility to the Technical Committees, bringing together the United Nations Good Offices Mission, UNDP, and the European Commission, alongside the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot coordinators and Co-Chairs of the 13 Technical Committees. This process comes at a key moment, as Phase II of the Support Facility approaches its conclusion in late 2026. This funding is…
BOR – “Every time I visited the prison, I encountered female inmates who wanted to feel useful but didn’t know how. So, I decided to do something to help.” After 30 years working as a prison officer in her home country Gambia, Fatou Njie joined the United Nations Mission in South Sudan with a personal mission in mind: leaving a lasting legacy. “For me, being a prison officer was always my dream. I knew I wanted to leave a memorable footprint in…
When Home Is No Longer Safe: A Family’s Return in Sudan In many parts of Sudan, families returning home after conflict face a hidden danger: explosive hazards. During fighting, explosive items can fall into residential areas without detonating. Long after the violence stops, these items remain a serious threat to civilians. For families trying to rebuild their lives, these hidden hazards can turn homes, parks, and neighborhoods into dangerous…
As we enter April, we commemorate the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (IMAD). Since its inception in 1997, UNMAS has responded to conflicts across the world, working to mitigate the impact of explosive ordnance on communities. Since establishing a programme in the OPT in 2009, UNMAS has worked with partners and local communities to minimize explosive risks and support peace. Throughout this period UNMAS has…
Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson; Mr. Adolfo Alonso, EU Taskforce Leader; Mr. Kees Houtman, Joint Programme Manager on Food Security and Nutrition; and Mr. Syed Abdul Razak, FAO Emergency Coordinator NEAR VERBATIM Yasmina…
Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, Ellen Loj, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Ibrahima Coly, UNHCR Representative-Liberia Yasmina Bouziane…
Mr. George Somerwill, Chief of UNMIL Public Information Section, Ms. Valerie Amos, The United Nations Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator NEAR VERBATIM Mr. George Somerwill…
Mr. George Somerwill, Chief of UNMIL Public Information Section, Ms. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Rule of Law Special Press Briefing Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Mr. George…
Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Al-Hussein, Chair of the Peace Building Commission, Country Configuration for LiberiaMs. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Deputy Special Representative of the…
Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, Ellen Margrethe Løj, Special Representative of the Secretary-General NEAR VERBATIM Yasmina Bouziane (UNMIL Spokesperson) Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the press. Thank you for…
KABUL - Ján Kubiš, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan, met with Maulawi Qiyamuddin Kashaaf, the Chairman of the Ulema Council of Afghanistan, this afternoon. Following the inadvertently…
Mbandaka, 16 February 2012 – Between 15 and 21 February 2012, Radio Okapi of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) and its partner, the NGO Fondation Hirondelle organized a…
El Fasher, 21 February 2012 – After a show of force and round-the-clock negotiations, the entire 55-person peacekeeping patrol of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur, which had been blockaded in northwestern…
20 February 2012 - To support infrastructural development in the Republic of South Sudan, 120 Japanese UNMISS engineering peacekeepers arrived at Juba International Airport today. Present to welcome them were Japanese…
KABUL - Last week saw the completion of a legal training on investigating and documenting abuses of detainee rights. The event was held in Kunduz and was a collaboration between UNAMA, EUPOL, and the Afghanistan Independent…
A rise in transnational organized crime, drug trafficking and piracy are threatening peace and stability across West Africa and the Sahel, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, calling for an increase in regional efforts…